A Web-Based System at Ugandan Professional Council Encourages Accountability and Quality Control

Last month, the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (the Council) introduced a web-based system for registering all the medical officers and dentists in the country. This new system will make it easier and faster for employers, managers of health professionals, and the public to check on a health care provider’s professional standing. The web system also makes it possible to find out which clinics are registered and approved, who owns...